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Bill1565 at 7:04am 09.19.10
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Phil, MS, somebody help!! I tried to resurect a 2003 thread about pulling masts that MaryD found.
Scott Berger at 6:56am 09.19.10
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I have a 1987 Pearson 33. The life line stanchions have never been rebedded. I removed one them yest
abaragones at 6:14am 09.19.10
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Hi, Hoping to be an owner of an '87 O'Day 322 very soon, and have a quick question about keel bolts
richard nieberline at 5:44am 09.19.10
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I am in need of a Catalina 30 mkll owners manual. My boat is a 1989 and I would love to find an ori
Brian D at 4:52am 09.19.10
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While looking at some C34s on Yachtworld, I ran across this statement under the description of the b
jfrench at 4:33am 09.19.10
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I have owned an '86 Catalina 22 for all of one week. While working on getting the trailer in shape,
Rick B at 9:16pm 09.18.10
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We have a Yamaha 33 and I intend to purchase a manual Lofrans Royal anchor windlass. I am curious h
jleblanc31 at 9:10pm 09.18.10
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I would like to see your interior upgrades, especially if you live aboard your Magregor. Ideas of up
maxxx at 7:38pm 09.18.10
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Can someone please help me on how to post a picture of my boat so that it shows up with my name, on
Endurance2010 at 7:15pm 09.18.10
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Skippers: Here are the facts. I have a Yanmar 1983 3GMF diesel. I had it serviced 4 months ago
foolproof at 7:11pm 09.18.10
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Hello All: I powerwashed my hull last week (1976 Catalina 30), taking all of the old ablative paint
CAP Pilot64 at 5:59pm 09.18.10
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New 26S owner who is still trying to figure out exactly what he purchased :confused: The only other
jimfrankelly at 5:06pm 09.18.10
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Successfully installed a new Schaeffer Snapfurl 700 on friend's 2004 Hunter 260, but sail would not
All U Get at 4:07pm 09.18.10
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Hi all, After ending our season early we brought our boat to the backyard for the winter and needed
finney at 1:45pm 09.18.10
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i am sailing for two years on catalina 25. time for new sails. i would like to know what size jib to
mameclark at 1:31pm 09.18.10
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We bought a 1987 ODay272 and the boat apparently had an injury on the Port side mid-ship. Now we hav
coolbreezeTx at 12:01pm 09.18.10
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I just made an offer on this boat, shows well, wind generator, Is there anything i should look for w
Turnbuckles   (1)
Warren Milberg at 11:58am 09.18.10
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Five (5) bronze open body turnbuckles. used but serviceable. Stud size is 3/8-inch. Yours for the UP
ssardone at 9:38am 09.18.10
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On my '01 the handrails on the cabin top are each atttached with three screws. When I took them off
paulj at 9:36am 09.18.10
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Bought this Bombard Typhoon 285 and handled so good and fit on the foredeck with engine......so I de

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Funny Friday!!!   (1)
leo310 at 6:30pm 04.16.22
204485 Happy Easter
Hunter 306 salt water in the bilge but only when sailing
jaysweet at 6:23pm 04.16.22
Hi, I intend to take a scientific process of elimination to this problem but thought I'd ask here
Will you be ready for sailing?
Crusty Ol Salt at 6:07pm 04.16.22
Nope. Head sail on back order. Motor mounts disappeared in Ohio 10 days ago. Still not sure abou
Anchor locker leaks
jaysweet at 6:05pm 04.16.22
Ralph, Well, that's interesting. I mean, depressing, but interesting. The main difference is that i
Water Heater Discharge   (1)
DeniseO30 at 6:03pm 04.16.22
Boat systems are low-tech. When DIYers and manufacturers try to "improve" things get more complica
Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted
Davidasailor26 at 5:47pm 04.16.22
I have sailed with hank on (with no downhaul), slotted foil without a furling drum, and a furler. Th
Adding a third battery to the system
fred1diver at 5:44pm 04.16.22
Ok, so I will go with the 2 golf cart batteries, I will need to make a platform for the second batte
Water Heater Discharge
DeniseO30 at 5:35pm 04.16.22
There are 2 types of valves being discussed here. Just want to make sure people are clear. 1 Tcv -t
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Tally Ho at 5:27pm 04.16.22
Stainless steel washers in electrical circuits
Davidasailor26 at 5:23pm 04.16.22
Is the washers and nuts that are included from places like blue sea etc. stainless or tinned? If th
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240
Crazy Dave Condon at 5:06pm 04.16.22
@twalker H260 thank you. I appreciate the time you spent writing. What many do not know being ar
Water Heater Discharge
twalker H260 at 4:59pm 04.16.22
There are 2 types of valves being discussed here. Just want to make sure people are clear. 1 Tcv -te
I blew a fuse!   (3)
Tally Ho at 4:59pm 04.16.22
Just to close this thread (at least for now), I put the MRBF fuse holder and a 225 amp fuse back on
Yet another LiFePo4 query
heritage at 4:56pm 04.16.22
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Hank on vs Furler Help/Information Wanted   (1)
Tally Ho at 4:51pm 04.16.22
I think hank on gives you more options (if you have the sail inventory). But a furler gives you al
Managing the water ballast in my Hunter 240
twalker H260 at 4:32pm 04.16.22
You should have an air vent next to the wing nut for closing/opening the water ballast. On launch
Brass tube
Calif. Ted at 4:30pm 04.16.22
Dehumidifier rod I'd guess. Gun Safe Golden Rod Dehumidifier Rod

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